Left-side silk radical, the simplified three-stroke form of
糸 (a twist of silken threads). The indexing radical —
缎 is satin, a tightly woven lustrous silk. Same fabric/thread family:
绸 silk fabric,
绒 velvet,
绣 embroidery,
绳 rope,
织 to weave. Recognising
纟 immediately flags any character as textile-related.